India USA Cost of Living Comparison - 7 Points

If you are planning to go to USA for studies, business or for living then you should know the living cost of USA firstly that how much money you will need for living in USA. For this we made a list below related to Cost of living comparison between India and United States. If you are going there or planning to go then first look at this list and plan your trip. As you know that USA is a very big country in terms of population, growth, economy and many more. If any person goes somewhere outside from his/her country, he/she should check how much expensive the things are in that country. 
A huge number of people go for USA every year in search of job, to study and to start their own business. Living in USA vs living in India, for them it is not a similar thing in any way, the cost of the things are very different in both the countries. We made the list on some daily expenses like food, rent, grocery etc. 
Here we are comparing two big cities of these two countries New York and Mumbai.
The comparison is in Indian Rupees. 
Let's have a look on the difference between these two countries' living costs.

India USA Cost of Living Comparison:-

1. Rent of Apartment :-

The rent of 1 BHK Apartment in Mumbai is almost 35,000 rupees per month.
While the rent of 1 BHK Apartment in New York is almost 1,80,000 rupees.

2. Grocery - 

We are considering some of the monthly groceries which are as following ;-

(a)  30 liter Milk :- 

The cost of 30 liter milk in Mumbai is around 1350 rupees.
In New York the cost of 30 liter milk is around 2550 rupees.

(b) 15 Kilogram Rice :- 

The price of 15 kg rice in Mumbai is 825 rs.
In New York it will cost you 3100 rs.

(c) 12 Eggs :- 

The rate of 12 eggs in Mumbai is 60 rs.
In New York it will be available in 190 rs.

(d) 500 Gram Bread :- 

The cost of this in Mumbai is 25 rs.
In New York it will cost 165 rs.

(e)  2 kg Chicken :-

In Mumbai 2 kg chicken is available in 400 rs.
while in New York it is available in 1200 rs.

(f) 10 kg Potato :- 

In Mumbai, it will cost you 300 rs.
While in New York, it will cost 1500 rs.

(g) 5 kg Tomato :- 

In Mumbai it will cost you 200 rs.
In New York it will cost you 1500 rs.

(h) 6 Water bottle ( 1.5 litre each ) :- 

In Mumbai, it will cost you 200 rs.
While in New York, it will cost you 700 rs.

These above mentioned grocery will cost you around 3400 rs. in total in Mumbai. 
In New York all these things will cost you 11,000 rs. in total.  

3. Utilities :-

In Mumbai - The total electricity bill , water bill , society maintenance bill in Mumbai cost you around 2,500 rupees.

Rupees 1500 will be charged for the calls of 1,500 minute.

A good internet connection will cost 1,500 rs in Mumbai.

So the total cost of utilities in Mumbai is 4,000 rs.

In New York - Average water bill, electricity bill and society maintenance bill in New York is of 9000 rs.

1500 minute calling on phone will cost you around 15,000 rupees.

A good internet connection will cost you 3,500 rs.

Total cost of utilities is 27,500 rupees.

4. Eating Out :- 

Let's consider that you visit an average range restaurant 4 times in a month and 2 times in McDonald.

In Mumbai - If you visit in an average range restaurant and order meal for 2 then it will cost you around 1000 rs. once that means 4000 in a month. 

If you order a combo meal for 2 in McDonald it will cost you 400 rs. once that means 800 rs. in a month. 

Total :- 4,800 rs. 

In New York :- If you visit in an average range restaurant and order meal for 2 then it will cost you around 4,700 rs. once that means 18,800 in a month. 

If you order a combo meal for 2 in McDonald it will cost you 1000 rs. once that means 2000 rs. in a month. 

Total :- 20,800 rs. 

If any Indian Student wants to live their then it is the cost of living in USA for Indian students.

5. Transportation :- 

Let's suppose that you travel almost 100 km. in a month using public transport to go office for 20 days.

In Mumbai - If you use public transport then it will cost you 700 rs. in a month and if you use a taxi then it will cost you 2000 in a single month. 

In New York - If you use public transport then it will cost you 6000 rs. in a month and if you use a taxi then it will cost you 8,200 in a single month. 

6. Entertainment :- 

If you want to watch any movie with your partner or friend then have a look on the prices of the movie tickets -

In Mumbai - 2 movie tickets will cost you around 500 rs. (250 each)
In New York - 2 movie tickets will cost you around 1,700 rs. (850 each)

7. Some other Miscellaneous Items :- 

Cappuccino :- 

In Mumbai - 90 rs. a cup.
In New York - 250 rs. a cup.

Coke (o.33 L) :- 

In Mumbai - 25 rs.
In New York - 115 rs.

Mid-Range Bottle of Wine :- 

In Mumbai - 500 rs.
In New York - 900 rs. 

This is the comparison living cost in USA vs India. You can see that how expensive everything is there. If you are going there then spend the money wisely. If you have any doubt or question then leave a comment below.